Suggestions On Cleaning Breadboards, Cutting Boards

There are several ways to clean breadboards, says Jack Comer, a vice president for Foley-Martens Co., which manufactures breadboards and cutting boards.

Cromer offers this advice for cleaning both types:

Cutting boards: On a day-to-day basis I suggest scrubbing cutting boards with a mild soap and water and a brush to get out the ordinary odors.

But take care not to soak the boards in water. You can put them under running water for a short time, provided that you either dry them immediately or set them in a dishrack so they can drain off.

A second solution, to use occasionally, is to mix 2 tablespoons bleach with 1 gallon of water. Apply this with a soft cloth or brush, then rinse off immediately.

A third solution involves sandpaper. If the board is stained badly, sand with a 3-0 grade sandpaper until the stains are removed. I suggest following the sanding with a coat of non-poisonous wood preservative.

Breadboards: To clean a breadboard, simply wipe it off with a damp cloth each time you use it. About once a year, depending on how bright or clean looking you want your board to be, use any of the above methods suggested for cleaning cutting boards.